#Curiosity July 1

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Today I begin the 43rd consecutive #Coach4adayChallenge and it is going to involve CURIOSITY.

My goal is to embrace curiosity as a daily habit, it is most surely going to open doors to new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities.

Why Curiosity?

Curiosity fuels our intellectual development. By asking questions and seeking answers, we expand our knowledge and deepen our understanding of the world. It leads us to explore diverse subjects, pushing the boundaries of our comfort zones and broadening our horizons. Each day brings new opportunities to learn something fascinating and unexpected.

How the 30-Day Curiosity Coach4aday Challenge works

There is no perfect or one way for this to work. Customizing it is highly recommended but there are some suggestions.

  1. Daily Question: Each day, ask yourself a thought-provoking question that sparks your curiosity. It can be about any topic or aspect of life.
  2. Research: Spend at least 10-15 minutes every day researching and seeking answers to your daily question. Utilize reliable sources such as books, articles, online platforms, or experts in the field. Yes, Google counts.
  3. Share and Discuss: Engage with others about your curiosity journey. Share your daily questions, research, and findings with friends, family, or online communities. If you go online use the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

July 1st Curiosity Question-Sneezing

My daily question for July 1st is “Why do I sneeze when I go outside into bright sunlight?

For as long as I can remember when I go outside into bright sunlight, I have a strong tendency to sneeze. It happens winter, spring, summer, and fall. Well, I found out that I may not be all that unique.

July 1st Answer

Sneezing when exposed to sunlight is known as the photic sneeze reflex or the “ACHOO syndrome” (Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome).

The exact cause of the photic sneeze reflex is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a result of crossed signals in the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensations in the face, including the nose. When bright light stimulates the optic nerve, which carries visual information, it can also inadvertently trigger the trigeminal nerve, leading to a sneeze response.

It is estimated that around 18 to 35 percent of the population may have this reflex to some degree. It often runs in families, suggesting an inherited predisposition. The great news it may make you unique but has very little health risk. Does anyone else have this reaction to sunlight?

So, if you hear me sneeze in the sunlight remember to say ACHOO not “Gesundheit

Coach4aday

My purpose in life is to coach. I am a former collegiate basketball coach, director of athletics, and chief of staff. I worked at four NCAA Division I & II universities during my career. At each campus I learned timeless lessons on teamwork and leadership. Today my passion is coaching others on what it takes to lead, serve, and succeed.

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